Builds 1966 FJ40 Frame-Off Build (3rd Generation Owner)

[bb67tlc]

Wow, Jason, you're in the most exciting phase now. Finish line not so far away. Great pictures.

 

[White Stripe]

Man that's nice. Need to wear shades to look at that nice fresh paint man.

 

[Martyt]

great work--looking like it rolled off the assembly line!!!

 

[Jason Reed]

Last night, I finished installing the Speedo Cable, sealed up the transmission hump and installed the front seats. Had these done locally in Bakersfield and they came out great. New foam, rings, fasteners and a marine vinyl called “Rawhide Buckskin”.

 

[69LC]

Jason, this is the guy and his thread I was PMing you about:

Windshield/Door/Hood hinge pin and door pin refurbish

 

[Jason Reed]

Got it. Thank you. I’ll contact him again. I think he may be backed up. I was waiting to hear back. Thanks for info.

Jason-

 

[Martyt]

Really NICE work in your build!! Great pictures!!

 

[69LC]

I just spoke with Jason a bit ago. He was considering my Quik Hinges, but after looking at his build, he and I both agreed it would be better off stock or with @SMG’s hinge pins.

I cannot imagine having such an immaculate 40!

 

[Jason Reed]

Thanks @69LC for the help and compliments. I’m looking forward to getting a set of @SMG pins/bushings for the doors and hopefully he can make a set for the early hood hinges I have.

Jason-

 

[Jason Reed]

Today, my Dad came over and saw the FJ40 for the first time. After some tears and talk with it, he and I worked on it together (which was super cool). We got the rear half doors, hardware, license plate frame and spare tire carrier and tire mounted.

 

[Jason Reed]

Good progress today back at the body shop. I was able to take the day off work and spend it working on it down there.

Fenders, Aprons, Bib, Running Boards all installed.

 

[Jason Reed]

Dressed up the hood and went with a Optima Yellow Top to power this thing. Neighbor had it for $50 (spare new one), so I jumped on it.

 

[Jason Reed]

Got the jack handles and crank handle mocked up for install. Those are ready. This thing is looking nicer and nicer everytime I get to it. Super happy how this project is turning out.

 

[jvincig01]

Lookin' good, Jason. Lookin' real darn good!

 

[skidplate]

Absolutely amazing! That will be better than the day it rolled off the assembly line! Sounds like it will be more than ready for the April rally?

 

[Pierps]

Wow, just gorgeous. Must be pretty satisfying putting your rig back together like this. I can't wait til I'm at this stage!

 

[74fj40]

Looking awesome!! What does your dad think of the progress?

 

[Jason Reed]

Absolutely amazing! That will be better than the day it rolled off the assembly line! Sounds like it will be more than ready for the April rally?

Trying my hardest @skidplate to make the Rally. Depends on how the next two weeks go.

Jason-

 

[Jason Reed]

Looking awesome!! What does your dad think of the progress?

He was really impressed. He and I didn’t think it would come together this nice. He is enjoying seeing the project for sure.

Jason-

 

[Jason Reed]

It’s been slow lately. Last Thursday, we were able to put the Windhsield, Hood and fenders on.... going to attempt to wire it next week.